- Acne starts when fats and dead skin block pores around a hair follicle. If bacteria penetrate the pores, they cause the skin to swell and turn red with a white center. For most people, acne occurs during puberty. Due to hormone changes, the glands produce oil more during puberty. Eating chocolate and fatty foods does not cause acne. Yet, they can make it worse, mainly by eating fatty products that clog the pores of skin. Acne is transmittable among family members. If a parent has acute acne, other family members are at higher risk of infection.

Colds are more likely viral. They treated by taking rest, analgesics and anti-congestions.

If last for more than a week, please consult a doctor for further diagnosis.

If cough last or two months, it is chronic; thus, requiring specialized diagnosis. In most cases, they are caused by larynx sensitivity, nasal problems or intestinal acid reflux.

When joined with blood, cough denotes a disease requiring urgent medical examination by identifying the volume of blood or accompanying symptoms, patient's history, with clinical and other needed tests.